Red balloon from Rotenburg brings hope in the Saxony forest fire!

Red balloon from Rotenburg brings hope in the Saxony forest fire!

What do you do when everyday life sometimes makes you appear a little gray? A simple balloon climbing may be able to lure the sun out again. So the sisters Tilda and Marla did it at the rotenburg beach festival when they cheerfully sent their balloons into the blue sky. But what they didn't know: one of these balloons would take a very special trip.

One of the red balloons from Tilda flew a whopping 250 kilometers and landed in a forest fire area in the Gohrischheide, Saxony. This brutal forest fire, which broke out on July 1, has devastated over 2400 hectares of heath area in the past few weeks and has been the largest forest fire in the region for thirty years. More than 700 firefighters are currently on duty to fight the flames, and among them were three comrades from the Wülknitz volunteer fire brigade, who discovered the balloon while they were busy fighting. [HNA reports that…] (https://www.hna.de/lokales/rotenburg-bebra/rotenburg-fulda-ort305317/strandfest- Ballon-beruehr-Beiefte-Be-be-waldbrand-in-sachsen-938480.html).

a glimmer of hope in difficult times

imagine, during the smoky chaos of fire and ashes, through the smell of burned wood, discover firefighters between grass and branches - a balloon! It was particularly exciting for her that this balloon contained a piece of paper that came from Tilda from Rotenburg. At first, the three firefighters could hardly believe that their unlikely find had a connection to a girl from Hesse. A little lucky charm in the middle of the dramatic application situation.

The firefighters quickly recognized the symbolism of the balloon and hung it to their emergency vehicle. A shining piece of hope in a combative commitment. "This is more than just a balloon," said one of the firefighters, he symbolizes cohesion in difficult times. Sächsische explains that ....

Tilda's joy and an invitation

Tilda's family learned about the discovery of the balloon through a Facebook contribution by the Lichtenensee fire brigade. The joy was huge when they learned that their little balloon had left such a positive impression. The fire brigade wrote Tilda a letter and told about the adventure trip of the balloon. As the crowning glory of the story, they invited them to their fire brigade festival on August 30th and 31st.

Tilda is enthusiastic about this invitation and is already planning your visit. Rotenburg Mayor Marcus Weber sums it up: "This balloon is a sign - one who shows us that bright spots exist even in difficult times." A clear proof that hopes, no matter how small, can make great things.

The history of the balloon and the brave firefighters will surely bring many good conversations and memories, both in Rotenburg and in Saxony.